May 2014 Edition Our next Chapter meeting, Lambs Farm, Sunday

CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER B.C.A.
P.O. BOX 6660
VILLA PARK, IL 60181-6660
May 2014 Edition
Our next Chapter meeting, Lambs Farm, Sunday June
1st in Libertyville. Show at 10am, meeting about 1pm.
Ask for the Buick Club location when arriving.
CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER, BUICK CLUB OF AMERICA
Monthly Meeting—the location and time of
the meetings varies and are announced in the
Calendar of Events and noted in the Directors Ramblings.
CLUB MAILING ADDRESS
Chicagoland Chapter / BCA
P.O. Box 6660
Villa Park, IL 60181-6660
FLASH Editor’s MAILING ADDRESS
9N852 Bowes Bend Drive
Elgin IL 60124
skelly48@comcast.net
National BUICK CLUB WEBSITE ADDRESS
www.buickclub.org
CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER WEBSITE ADDRESS
www.chicagolandbca.org
Chicagoland Chapter OFFICERS—elected positions
Director
Steve Kelly 847-464-1301 skelly48@comcast.net
Asst. Director Melanie Mauser 630-640-8563 melsbuick@att.net
Secretary Darryl Powell 219-926-4459 dryl-powell@yahoo.com
Treasurer Rick Schick 630-904-1950 buickman@wideopenwest.com
Regional Director Fred Pennings 920-766-1333
————————————Appointed Positions——————————————
Newsletter Editor Steven Kelly 847-464-1301 (see address on the left)
Newsletter Advertising: Darryl Powell 219-926-4459 dryl_powell@yahoo.com
Web Master Rick Schick 630-904-1950 buickman@wideopenwest.com
Activities Chairperson: Jim Bloomstrand 847-359-6082 buicktruck@msn.com
Historian:
Ted Barkei 630-983-9899
Attendance Secretary; Melanie Mauser 630-640-8563
Car Shows: Jim Bloomstrand Don Adams
Technical Advisors:
Rick Schick
1929
Joe Petrik
630-325-5530
1950
Jerry Michalek
630-231-0679
1954 Skylark, 1956 Art Lostumo Jr. 847-455-9119
1957
Steve Kelly
847-464-1301
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Director’s Ramblings
ter and may seem redundant. But sometimes repetition is
the only way that people can remember!
Please keep Larry Driscoll, Melanie Mauser, Rick Schick
and all of members that are under the weather in your
prayers. (Contact Melanie with any member information).
Hello, as you (hopefully) found out ahead
of time, our May Dust-Off and Meeting was scrapped at
the last minute due to circumstances beyond our control.
And as we should have expected it was a nice day and we
Are there any comments about going to daytime/
probably would have had a nice turnout compared to othweekend
meetings so we’re not driving in the dark in this
er years when it was cold and rainy or both. Oh well, next
wonderful
Chicago area traffic (second worse in the nayear …………
tion!!!)?? Let me know. Another major item I want feedOur June meeting will be at Lambs Farm in back on is going to a bimonthly newsletter (every other
month). I am flat out of available time and energy to do
Libertyville, please see the flyer in this newsletter. I’ve
arranged for our Club to park together so when you arrive this newsletter every month and seeing as no one else is
willing to do it, we may be doing that soon……….
ask for the “Buick Club”. This is a interesting venue and
benefits some very special people so please try to attend
A very important issue this month and into the
and purchase some of their unique offerings.
month of May will be the BCA National Board Elections
and the “survey” that was included in the latest edition of
Something new this summer that we hope will become an annual event is a Buick, Olds, Pontiac, Cadillac, the “Bugle”. The Chicagoland Chapter Officers recommend your votes for the following candidates; Jerry
GS and Cruisin’ Tigers picnic on Sunday July 20th at
Couson, Dick Sweeney and Alan Oldfield. These
Blackberry Historical Farm in Aurora. We will have our
are good people we’ve known for years and have earned
own area with parking for our cars, a tent for shade and
our support. As far as the survey is concerned the recomgathering, there will be food vouchers for our members
and we’ve ordered good weather!! More details will be in mendation is that on questions #18 and # 19 to vote “Yes”
and on questions #20 thru #22 vote that the Archival,
the June Flash, so please put the date aside for a fun time.
Driven and Modified cars should be parked by themselves
in distinct classes. And if there is any discussion about
One of the most important events of the
summer will be of course the Heartland Regional Show in what a Chief Judge should be able to do, please refer to
Minneapolis sponsored by the Gopher State Chapter. Ste- the BCA National bylaws which gives him the authority to
ve Ledger and I will be planning a caravan/tour/convoy to set up classes and parking as he sees fit. Unfortunately
there is a movement underway that wants to upend the
the event leaving on Wednesday August 6th in the early
judging procedures that we have refined over the years
AM, following a sometimes scenic route with the idea of
and that seems to work for us. Yes, last year at South
arriving at the host hotel in time for dinner. (DOES ANBend there were glitches in the system that can be correctYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS FOR THIS TOUR OR
ed without rewriting everything. If there are questions or
ANY KNOWLEDGE OF A ROUTE WE CAN
comments, talk to Rick or me or do some research online
TAKE?? WE COULD USE SOME HELP!!) This will
to make a decision. Whatever you decide be
be a 400 point judged show, (we need judges!! And volunteers for other things!!), there will be super junk yard tour sure to VOTE!!
on Thursday, there will be shopping available, and several
Due to a shortage of time (mine) some of this note may be
other activities. Please use the included registration form a repeat of last month. Also because there wasn’t a meetto sign up early so the hosts know what to plan for. See
ing there aren’t any meeting minutes. Please keep Melathe other details and I hope YOU can go with us. More
nie Mauser in your thoughts and prayers. Her sister Glodetails to follow…………..
ria was in critical condition as of this writing so there
Thanks to Brad Berger for doing the “Calendar
of Events” page! Who would like to do the “For Sale and
Wanted” page?? As you may notice, some of these upcoming events are listed in several places in this newslet-
aren’t birthdays or anniversaries listed either.
Steve
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Nov.Dec.
2013
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Every intention is made to provide accurate information. However, I strongly suggest that you verify show dates.
Saturday, May 3 (continuing through the summer)
Coffee and Chrome – 1st Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 1585 Beverly Court, Suite 122B, Aurora, IL 60502
AutoMotorPlex Chicago announces 1st Saturday Coffee and Chrome
Saturday, May 17: First Annual Classic Muscle Meets Modern Muscle Presented by Windy City Goats and Mullen’s
Bar & Grill, 3080 Warrenville Rd, Lisle, IL 60532
9 AM – 3 PM
Registration: $15
Saturday, May 17-18: Wisconsin Dells Automotion http://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-attraction/
automotion.cfm
Saturday, May 17: Little Hershey Swap Meet & Car Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere
Sat. May 17, 2014 1-4pm The students at St. Charles East High School would like to welcome you to the 10th annual
Car, Truck, and Motorcycle show. This event will take place on May 17th, at St. Charles East High School, 1020 Dunham
Road. Registration for the show will begin at 12 PM. The show itself will take place from 1-4 PM. There is a $10 vehicle
entry fee, a $3 student vehicle entry fee, and spectators enter free. The show proceeds go to benefit the St. Charles East
H. S. Auto Club and the other various clubs that help to organize and participate in the show. There will be food, fun and
games, and a fantastic variety of vehicles for all to view! (This should be a way to introduce Buicks to a young crowd!)
Saturday, May 24: Oswego Inn Bar & Grill Cruise Night 5-8 PM Downtown Oswego (It’s Orphan Night, win $100)
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Classic Car Show – Batavia Registration 8AM-Noon, Awards 3 PM. Pre 83 and
Show Quality 83-89 American Cars and Trucks! 75 Trophies! "Buck-A-Car" Payout! 50/50! Special Car Show Parking in
Downtown Batavia! Great Restaurants! Beautiful River View! $20 Location: Downtown Batavia, Wilson St. between
Rt.31 and Rt.25 Batavia IL, 60510
To Register: Call Mary at 630-567-2753
Friday, May 30: Discount Tire Cruise Night 6-9 PM, Orchard Rd. (next to IHOP) North Aurora
Saturday, May 31: Millbrook Cruise & Pig Roast 2-6 PM, Downtown Millbrook
Sunday, June 1: Lamb’s Farm Car Show and Chapter Meeting at 14245 W. Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL
60048 (we WILL have our own Chapter area, ASK WHEN YOU ARRIVE, meeting place TBD. See the
included flyer and preregister.
Friday, June 6-8: GN/T-Type Car Show with seminars and vendors at Holiday Inn, Itasca, IL
Saturday, June 7 thru 14: Hot Rod Magazine 2014 Power Tour www.hotrod.com/powertour Details Now Available
Friday, Saturday, Sunday– Route 66 Tour , For information; www.il66assoc.org
Sunday, June 15: Annual Father's Day Car Show at Oak Brook Mall, Oak Brook, IL
Free admission
June 21st - 4th Annual Elim Benefit Car, Bike and Truck Show, 13020 S. Central Ave., Palos Heights IL. 10AM
-3PM, music by Midnight Mike (Elim provides excellent services to children and adults with special needs)
Friday, June 20 thru 24: BCA Back to the Bricks Tour (Buicktown Chapter sponsored) www.backtothebricks.org
Sunday, June 22: Gears and Ears 37th. Annual Show & Swap at Kendall County Fairgrounds in Yorkville, IL http://
www.msraofil.org
Tuesday, June 24-48: Riviera Owner’s Association (ROA) Colorado Springs, CO http://www.rivowners.org/
Many of us have pondered about
what we could do to encourage
young people to become interested
in our car hobby. Maybe this is an
idea we should examine? Thanks to
Helen Hutchings for this and the
following article.
Many of us have pondered about what we could do to encourage young
people to become interested in our car hobby. Maybe this is an idea we
should examine? Thanks to Helen Hutchings for this Article!
Continued on next page
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Calendar of Events Continued (Thanks Brad!!)
Friday, July 4: Sleepy Hollow Car Show and Chapter Meeting (meeting at 1 PM under the shade tree)
Saturday, July 5: Pingree Grove Car Show and July 4th Celebration with Fireworks (a Carol Lussky Production)
Thursday, July 10 thru 13: Tour to Iola, WI Car Show and Swap Meet
http://www.travelwisconsin.com/events/fairs-festivals/iola-old-car-show-swap-meet38957
Saturday, July 12: 2nd Annual Mooseheart Car & Bike Show in Mooseheart, IL Cost: $20.00 Reg. 8 AM Awards 3
PM
Sunday, July 13: The Cars Time Forgot at Lake Lawn Lodge in Delevan, WI http://carstimeforgot.com/ $10 Pre $15
Day of
Wednesday, July 23 thru 26: BCA Nationals in Portland, Oregon
Sunday, July 27: Rizza Buick Show at 8425 West 159th Street, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Thursday, Aug. 7 thru 9: Heartland Regional Show at Brooklyn Center, MN
(Chicagoland convoy to travel there on Wed. and return on Sun)
(Location of our July Meeting)
Friday
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For Sale and Wanted;
Please send any articles, Calendar Dates or “For Sale/Wanted” items to the Newsletter/Flash Editor.
NOTE; ALL ads must have a complete description with a price for the ad to be published.
(Price lowered) 1957 BUICK ROADMASTER 4DR HDT MODEL #75 I FOUND IT IN A WARHOUSE
WHERE IT HAS SAT FOR ABOUT 25 YEARS IT IS A 100% COMPLETE CAR NEED RESTORATION
ENGINE TURNS. VERY SOLID CAR BUT WOULD BE A NICE CAR DONE OR GREAT PARTS CAR
PRICE IS $1900. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR KNOW SOME ONE THAT IS. THANKS DENNIS
DOERGE, CELL 847-321-8447, HOME 847-669-1085, WORK 847-729-8900 EXT 119.
1961 Electra 4 dr. HT (flattop) parts car, no interior but decent sheet metal, dash missing.
Paul’s Auto Yard Inc. Westville IN. 219-785-2613
1971 Buick Riviera, 132K, new wheels, tires, brake booster, needs seats, carpets, paint is
weak. David, 612-644-4122
1939 Parts—engine rebuilt, many new parts, $1200. Merle Gallant. 218-829-1346 MN.
1967 Riviera— Red with black interior, 94K, garage kept, $12,500 Don Fitzgerald 410-4390695. MD
1972 Skylark tail lamps wanted. See Steve for the name……….
1931 Buick model 67, 4 door dual side mounts. Body is in Exc. cond. original interior. Engine
runs, starts easy, normal temp, good oil pressure, gauges work. Very nice dash, all glass exc.
cond. except for cracked back glass. Exec floors with a little surface rust. The intake is from a
later model with a down draft carb. All interior handles, switches, ash trays, window trim are
here to make a very easy restro. Asking $11,000 or best reasonable offer. 540-946-2661 or
540-471-9384
1966 BUICK CUSTOM SPORT WAGON – PW, P tailgate window, A/C, Super Turbine trans
w/variable pitch stator, 340 rebuilt engine, w/220 HP, 2 barrel regular fuel carb, 2 seat, vinyl
interior, factory seat belts
front and rear, deluxe wheel covers, upper instrument pad – perfect, R & L outside rear view
mirrors, backup lights, padded sun visors for front and rear passengers, Vista windows in roof,
factory accessory roof carrier, AM radio, 4 floor mats, tinted glass (14 pieces all original ),
this car has the rare rear air leveling suspension which has a small air leak, however all components are present and the vacuum-powered air pump works. I have added modern air bags
in the rear springs due to the air leak and they are not affected by the air leak). Dual exhausts,
paint YY Cream, new vintage correct white wall tires installed in 2011 have less than 1,000
miles on them. $14,800 OBO.
Don Mayton, 1-616-690-9001 cell or 1-616-875-3058 home. Zeeland, Michigan adjacent
Holland, Michigan
Lots more photos available via e-mail don.maytonscars@gmailcom
Please patronize our advertisers
2014 Heartland Regional Show – August 7-9
(See the attached registration form and submit ASAP!)
The 2014 Heartland Regional Meet will be held at the Minneapolis Boulevard Hotel (NOTE THE
NEW NAME!!) IN Brooklyn Center MN. You can make reservations by calling 1-800 481-3556 and
use the code words “Buick Show” for the discounted room rate.
Wednesday, August 6th
Leave the Chicago Area at 8am from a location to be determined and
convoy to the Meet.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Registration from 8am-5pm.
Evening welcome party at hotel with hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, etc.
Guided tour to French Lake Auto Parts Junk Yard and Albertville
Premium Mall.
Friday, Aug. 8
Registration from 8am-5pm.
Many self-guided tours thru the day.
Driving tour to the Firefighters Hall and Museum for dinner, cost $21
per person.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Registration from 7am-11am.
Judges breakfast from 7am-8am.
Show is 400 point BCA judging 9am-3pm.
Regional Meeting 1pm-2:30pm (location to be announced)